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"The Image of Fairfield" I THE ^ ^^ FAIRFIELD W \ [MIRROR] Nonprofit Organization U. S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 34 Fairfield, Conn. Volume 5, No. 7, October 8,1981 Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut 06430 Incorporated 1977 Commission Members Voice Concern Over Townhouses by Kathy O'Connor Chris O'Brien Fairfield University awaits the out come of the September 29th Fairfield Town Plan and Zoning Commission hearing regarding the 2.7 million dollar townhouse construction plan. The 90 minute hearing focused oh two main questions: Could townhouses easily be converted to apartments?; Would a new nor-theastern entrance to campus traf-fic problems on North Benson Road? University officials responded 'no' to both questions. Commission chairman John Wrabel began the hearing by stating "the commission has received no written objections or oral objections that I know of," regarding townhouse construc-tion. John Fallon, attorney for Fairfield University, presented the campus housing proposal to the commission. Referring to a letter President Kelley had sent to neighboring residents, Fallon ex-pressed the University's Need to construct the 50-unit complex. "Fairfield has no intent to in-crease its student body," Fallon explains, "but the reduction of available beach housing, due to the increased winterization of houses, is a serious problem." Townhouse would accommodate 200 juniors and seniors who would normally be beach residents. Although a conventional four-story dormitory would be more economical, Fallon stated that townhouses (consisting of two bedrooms, living room, kitchen and dining area and a private en-trance) are the preferred housing nationally...and Fairfield is trying to remain competitive with Georgetown and Boston College." According to Fallon, townhouses allow for "social maturity and growth." Commission members Myron Hinckley, Brooks Barret, and Bonne Evanko, each questioned Fallon on the possibility of future conversion of townhouses into apartments or condominiums. Responding three times to this is-sue, Fallon explained reasons which make it "not only unlikely, but impossible" for townhouses to be utilized as apartments: The federal grant financing construc-tion specifies funds must be used for student housing; the need for campus housing is increasing not decreasing; the only way town-houses could be sold or used as apartments would be if the com-mission approved a change of zone. Commission members seemed uneasy with the construc-tion of 'apartment-like' structures instead of 'real dormitories'. Included in the construction plans is an additional entrance to the northeastern section of cam-pus where townhouses will be located. Fallon responded to con-cerns that a new entrance would Mooney Enlightens Packed Oakroom On Christian Scholar by Stan L. Prager Fr. Christopher F. Mooney presented the first in the Bellar-mine series concerning Peirre Teilhard de Chardin, S.J. (1881-1955) to an over capacity crowd at the Oakroom September 30th. Fr. Mooney, Faifield Univer-sity's academic vice president and author of the award-winning book, Teilhard de Chardin and the Mystery of Christ, is recognized in scholarly circles as an authority on Teilhard's life and works. Teilhard was a priest and an-thropologist who authored many books on science and theology. He was a controversial figure dur-ing his lifetime, criticized in par-ticular by the Roman Catholic heirarchy for what were than deemed most radical views. To-day, Teilhard enjoys a recognition and popularity among scholars and layman alike. As Fr. mooney points out, Teil-hard was a visionary who wanted to guide others towards a better understanding of that vision. Dur-ing his lifetime, he was often criticized by those who viewed his dual roles as scientist and priest as contradictory. For Teilhard, there was no conflict: as an an-thropologist, he was firmly con-vinced of the validity of the evolu-tionary process; as a priest, he recognized substance in the Christian "myth" of Creation; as a philosopher, he sought to syn-thesize the two points of view. While many regarded science and religion as perspectives that were quite diametricaly opposed to one another, Teilhard sought a unity that would reconcile the two in a common world view of man. Fr. Mooney explores the three levels of thought prevalent in Teilhard's approach: scientific, philos-ophical and theological. Teilhard dedicated his life towards a greater understanding of man and God, drawing on those three levels of thought in an effort to unite them in one definable cosmology. As Fr. Mooney points out, Teil-hard was a visionary who wanted to guide others towards a better That man evolved from lower life forms did not, in Teilhard's view, negate the Christian concept of God; on the contrary, it only bet-ter illustrated the wonder of God's work. Teilhard believed that man is the goal of evolution - that all the eons of natural selection were leading up to the birth of con-sciousness, which he calls "neogenesis", in the creation of man. He was one of the first to characterize man as part of a pro-cess moving constantly, like the evolutionary process, towards a future. With the advent of con-sciousness, Teilhard believed man has achieved the ability to direct that future within the framework of a close personal relationship with God. After Fr. Mooney's lecture, three guest speakers spoke briefly on various approaches to Teilhard's thought. Fr.^Robert O'Connell discussed Teilhard as scientist and philosopher; Fr. George Maloney concentrated on the theological aspects; and Fr. Thomas King investigated Teil-hard as mystic. After this, there was a forum for questions from the audience. increase traffic on North Benson Road. Referring to a study done on the effect townhouses will have on traffic, Fallon pointed out, "traffic should decrease because there will be 200 less students driving to campus form the beach each day." In addition, Fallon predicted a northeastern entrance might eliminate the congestion at the main gate. It was also brought to the commissions attention that constructing the entrance was im-portant for the safety of the students. The planning commision should be voting within the next week on granting the University a building permit. However, chairman Wrabel explained there is a slight pos-sibility the hearings will be con-tinued, since the first hearing was held on the eve of the Jewish holi-day which may have prevented concerned residents from voicing their opinions. United Way: 81' Campaign Begins by Mary-Grace Quick Campaigning for the United Way has begun. Fifteen repre-sentatives from Fairfield Univer-sity attended the Campaign's of-ficial commencement Septem-ber 23, at the Holiday Inn in Bridgeport. The University is especially involved this year since Father Aloysius Kelly is head of the entire Higher Educa-tion sector. Father John Higgins will be assisting him. Resulting funds from the Cam-paign will benefit a myriad of diverse agencies. The Red Cross, Goodwill, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and the Salvation Army are only a few of the over forty branches of the United Way. Several Businesses, corpora-tions and educational institu-tions are major contributors to the United Way. In past years Fairfield University has been a large contributor, last year donating $14,600. Father Kelley has delegated Mr. Stephen Jakab, Assistant Provost for Human Resourses, as campus coordinator. The goal for the 1982 campaign groups and appointed twenty coordina-tors covering every department of the campus, notable employ-ees of the Macke food service, the maintenance staff and the faculty. Under the direction of FUSA President Mike Bentivegna, Dae Magrino and Sherri Saba are planning functions for student involvement. Last year students contributed over $1,600 through their work. The main event run by FUSA is the combination Hallo-ween dance-costume party, in the Oakroom on Friday, October 30. the whole campus center will be open that night with a movie in the mezzanine and special events in the Stag-Her. They are striving for at least $1,000 from these activities. Along with the Holloween festivities Dae and Sherri are planning a dorm floor competition. Each floor Is to have its own fund raising func-tion and a prize will be awarded to the floor that raises the most money. Mr. Jakab feels confi-dent that, "with the student behind the campain and giving their usual enthusiastic support, this will be another success story for our campus." Fr. Christopher F. Mooney, S.J., who addressed an Oak Room cic Wednesday night on the life of philosopher, theologian and scier.. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, S.J.
Object Description
Title | Mirror - Vol. 05, No. 07 - October 8, 1981 |
Date | October 08 1981 |
Description | The Mirror (sometimes called the Fairfield Mirror) is the official student newspaper of Fairfield University, and is published weekly during the academic year (September - May). It runs from 1977 - the present; current issues are available online. |
Notes | A timeline for Fairfield University student newspapers is as follows: The Tentative, Nov. 7, 1947 - Dec. 19, 1947; The Fulcrum, Jan. 9, 1948 - May 20, 1949; The Stag, Sept. 23, 1949 - May 6, 1970; The University Voice, Oct. 1, 1970 - May 11, 1977; The Fairfield Free Press & Review, Sept. 10, 1970 - Apr. 24, 1975; The Fairfield Mirror, Sept. 22, 1977 - present. |
Type of Document | Newspaper |
Original Format | Newsprint; color; ill.; 11.5 x 17 in. |
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Publisher | Fairfield University |
Place of Publication | Fairfield, Conn. |
Source | Fairfield University Archives and Special Collections |
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SearchData | "The Image of Fairfield" I THE ^ ^^ FAIRFIELD W \ [MIRROR] Nonprofit Organization U. S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 34 Fairfield, Conn. Volume 5, No. 7, October 8,1981 Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut 06430 Incorporated 1977 Commission Members Voice Concern Over Townhouses by Kathy O'Connor Chris O'Brien Fairfield University awaits the out come of the September 29th Fairfield Town Plan and Zoning Commission hearing regarding the 2.7 million dollar townhouse construction plan. The 90 minute hearing focused oh two main questions: Could townhouses easily be converted to apartments?; Would a new nor-theastern entrance to campus traf-fic problems on North Benson Road? University officials responded 'no' to both questions. Commission chairman John Wrabel began the hearing by stating "the commission has received no written objections or oral objections that I know of," regarding townhouse construc-tion. John Fallon, attorney for Fairfield University, presented the campus housing proposal to the commission. Referring to a letter President Kelley had sent to neighboring residents, Fallon ex-pressed the University's Need to construct the 50-unit complex. "Fairfield has no intent to in-crease its student body," Fallon explains, "but the reduction of available beach housing, due to the increased winterization of houses, is a serious problem." Townhouse would accommodate 200 juniors and seniors who would normally be beach residents. Although a conventional four-story dormitory would be more economical, Fallon stated that townhouses (consisting of two bedrooms, living room, kitchen and dining area and a private en-trance) are the preferred housing nationally...and Fairfield is trying to remain competitive with Georgetown and Boston College." According to Fallon, townhouses allow for "social maturity and growth." Commission members Myron Hinckley, Brooks Barret, and Bonne Evanko, each questioned Fallon on the possibility of future conversion of townhouses into apartments or condominiums. Responding three times to this is-sue, Fallon explained reasons which make it "not only unlikely, but impossible" for townhouses to be utilized as apartments: The federal grant financing construc-tion specifies funds must be used for student housing; the need for campus housing is increasing not decreasing; the only way town-houses could be sold or used as apartments would be if the com-mission approved a change of zone. Commission members seemed uneasy with the construc-tion of 'apartment-like' structures instead of 'real dormitories'. Included in the construction plans is an additional entrance to the northeastern section of cam-pus where townhouses will be located. Fallon responded to con-cerns that a new entrance would Mooney Enlightens Packed Oakroom On Christian Scholar by Stan L. Prager Fr. Christopher F. Mooney presented the first in the Bellar-mine series concerning Peirre Teilhard de Chardin, S.J. (1881-1955) to an over capacity crowd at the Oakroom September 30th. Fr. Mooney, Faifield Univer-sity's academic vice president and author of the award-winning book, Teilhard de Chardin and the Mystery of Christ, is recognized in scholarly circles as an authority on Teilhard's life and works. Teilhard was a priest and an-thropologist who authored many books on science and theology. He was a controversial figure dur-ing his lifetime, criticized in par-ticular by the Roman Catholic heirarchy for what were than deemed most radical views. To-day, Teilhard enjoys a recognition and popularity among scholars and layman alike. As Fr. mooney points out, Teil-hard was a visionary who wanted to guide others towards a better understanding of that vision. Dur-ing his lifetime, he was often criticized by those who viewed his dual roles as scientist and priest as contradictory. For Teilhard, there was no conflict: as an an-thropologist, he was firmly con-vinced of the validity of the evolu-tionary process; as a priest, he recognized substance in the Christian "myth" of Creation; as a philosopher, he sought to syn-thesize the two points of view. While many regarded science and religion as perspectives that were quite diametricaly opposed to one another, Teilhard sought a unity that would reconcile the two in a common world view of man. Fr. Mooney explores the three levels of thought prevalent in Teilhard's approach: scientific, philos-ophical and theological. Teilhard dedicated his life towards a greater understanding of man and God, drawing on those three levels of thought in an effort to unite them in one definable cosmology. As Fr. Mooney points out, Teil-hard was a visionary who wanted to guide others towards a better That man evolved from lower life forms did not, in Teilhard's view, negate the Christian concept of God; on the contrary, it only bet-ter illustrated the wonder of God's work. Teilhard believed that man is the goal of evolution - that all the eons of natural selection were leading up to the birth of con-sciousness, which he calls "neogenesis", in the creation of man. He was one of the first to characterize man as part of a pro-cess moving constantly, like the evolutionary process, towards a future. With the advent of con-sciousness, Teilhard believed man has achieved the ability to direct that future within the framework of a close personal relationship with God. After Fr. Mooney's lecture, three guest speakers spoke briefly on various approaches to Teilhard's thought. Fr.^Robert O'Connell discussed Teilhard as scientist and philosopher; Fr. George Maloney concentrated on the theological aspects; and Fr. Thomas King investigated Teil-hard as mystic. After this, there was a forum for questions from the audience. increase traffic on North Benson Road. Referring to a study done on the effect townhouses will have on traffic, Fallon pointed out, "traffic should decrease because there will be 200 less students driving to campus form the beach each day." In addition, Fallon predicted a northeastern entrance might eliminate the congestion at the main gate. It was also brought to the commissions attention that constructing the entrance was im-portant for the safety of the students. The planning commision should be voting within the next week on granting the University a building permit. However, chairman Wrabel explained there is a slight pos-sibility the hearings will be con-tinued, since the first hearing was held on the eve of the Jewish holi-day which may have prevented concerned residents from voicing their opinions. United Way: 81' Campaign Begins by Mary-Grace Quick Campaigning for the United Way has begun. Fifteen repre-sentatives from Fairfield Univer-sity attended the Campaign's of-ficial commencement Septem-ber 23, at the Holiday Inn in Bridgeport. The University is especially involved this year since Father Aloysius Kelly is head of the entire Higher Educa-tion sector. Father John Higgins will be assisting him. Resulting funds from the Cam-paign will benefit a myriad of diverse agencies. The Red Cross, Goodwill, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and the Salvation Army are only a few of the over forty branches of the United Way. Several Businesses, corpora-tions and educational institu-tions are major contributors to the United Way. In past years Fairfield University has been a large contributor, last year donating $14,600. Father Kelley has delegated Mr. Stephen Jakab, Assistant Provost for Human Resourses, as campus coordinator. The goal for the 1982 campaign groups and appointed twenty coordina-tors covering every department of the campus, notable employ-ees of the Macke food service, the maintenance staff and the faculty. Under the direction of FUSA President Mike Bentivegna, Dae Magrino and Sherri Saba are planning functions for student involvement. Last year students contributed over $1,600 through their work. The main event run by FUSA is the combination Hallo-ween dance-costume party, in the Oakroom on Friday, October 30. the whole campus center will be open that night with a movie in the mezzanine and special events in the Stag-Her. They are striving for at least $1,000 from these activities. Along with the Holloween festivities Dae and Sherri are planning a dorm floor competition. Each floor Is to have its own fund raising func-tion and a prize will be awarded to the floor that raises the most money. Mr. Jakab feels confi-dent that, "with the student behind the campain and giving their usual enthusiastic support, this will be another success story for our campus." Fr. Christopher F. Mooney, S.J., who addressed an Oak Room cic Wednesday night on the life of philosopher, theologian and scier.. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, S.J. |